The San Jose Sharks and the Detroit Red Wings will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Joe Louis Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Wings listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Sharks, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Last time out for San Jose, they were a 4-3 winner as they battled the Red Wings on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Sharks at +136 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Detroit: Team record: 47-25-10 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against San Jose The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 12 games when playing San Jose

When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Edmonton are 7-3 After playing are 2-8 After a loss are 4-6

San Jose: Team record: 48-25-9 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games on the road is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Detroit at San Jose, Sunday, May 8

NHL Playoff Preview: San Jose Sharks vs. Detroit Red Wings

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners meet at Safeco Field.

Righthander Colby Lewis will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Lewis is 2-3 this season with a 5.70 ERA.

Lewis's opponent in this one will be Jason Vargas. The Mariners lefthander has a 5.45 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

In their last action, Texas was a 5-2 winner on the road against the Mariners. Bettors on Texas at +105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Texas: 17-14 SU Seattle: 14-17 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After playing Seattle are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Seattle most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing Texas are 2-8 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Seattle Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Texas Seattle is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games at home Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas

Next up: Texas home to NY Yankees, Friday, May 6 Seattle home to Chi White Sox, Friday, May 6

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners

The Los Angeles Angels and the Boston Red Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Fenway Park.

The Angels will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Joel Pineiro in this game. Pineiro has a 0-0 record and a 1.29 ERA this season.

It'll be John Lackey toeing the rubber for the Red Sox in this contest. Righthander Lackey is 2-3 with a 5.65 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 161-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 5-3 winner on the road against the Red Sox. Bettors on Los Angeles at +153 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Los Angeles: 17-14 SU Boston: 14-16 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 5-5 After playing Boston are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

Boston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing LA Angels are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: LA Angels are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road LA Angels are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston Boston is 15-2 SU in their last 17 games when playing LA Angels Boston is 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Angels Boston is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

Next up: LA Angels home to Cleveland, Friday, May 6 Boston home to Minnesota, Friday, May 6

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Boston Red Sox

The Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds will meet on the field at Great American Ball Park on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.

Righthander Brett Myers will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Myers is 1-1 this season with a 3.72 ERA.

The Reds will counter Myers with Homer Bailey. Righthander Bailey has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Astros were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Reds. That made winners of bettors who got Cincinnati at -185 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Team records: Houston: 12-18 SU Cincinnati: 15-15 SU

Houston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After playing Cincinnati are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3

Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Chi Cubs are 8-2 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a win are 1-9

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati Cincinnati is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Houston Cincinnati is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games at home

Next up: Houston at Pittsburgh, Friday, May 6 Cincinnati at Chi Cubs, Friday, May 6

MLB Preview: Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds

The Vancouver Canucks and the Nashville Predators will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Bridgestone Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Canucks listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Predators, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

Last time out for Vancouver, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Predators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Canucks at -118 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.

Nashville: Team record: 44-27-11 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing Vancouver The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games at home is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing are 5-5 After a loss are 9-1

Vancouver: Team record: 54-19-9 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing Nashville is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games on the road is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Nashville The total has gone UNDER in 15 of last 20 games

When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing San Jose are 6-4 After playing Nashville are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Nashville at Vancouver, Saturday, May 7

NHL Playoff Preview: Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators

The fans at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Indians and the Oakland Athletics when they take their seats on Tuesday.

The Indians will trot Fausto Carmona out to the mound in this one. Righthander Carmona has a 2-3 record and a 5.15 ERA this season.

The Athletics will counter Carmona with Tyson Ross. Righthander Ross has a 2.38 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 126-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The Indians were a 5-4 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Tigers. That made winners of bettors who got Cleveland at -140 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

The Athletics were a 5-4 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Rangers. That made winners of bettors who got Oakland at -102 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Cleveland has won 6 straight games. Oakland has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Cleveland: 19-8 SU Oakland: 15-14 SU

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Oakland are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

Oakland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Cleveland are 7-3 After playing Texas are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Cleveland Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games at home

Next up: Oakland home to Cleveland, Wednesday, May 4

MLB Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Oakland Athletics

The Washington Nationals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Livan Hernandez will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Hernandez is 3-2 this season with a 3.23 ERA.

The Phillies will counter Hernandez with Cole Hamels. Lefthander Hamels has a 3.13 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

In their last action, Washington was a 2-0 winner at home against the Giants. Bettors on Washington at -103 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Philadelphia was a 2-1 loser at home against the Mets. Bettors on New York at +178 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Washington has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Washington: 14-14 SU Philadelphia: 18-9 SU

Washington most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing San Francisco are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 11 games on the road Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Philadelphia is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Washington Philadelphia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Washington Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

Next up: Philadelphia home to Washington, Wednesday, May 4

MLB Preview: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The fans at Ford Center will be treated to a game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game's total is sitting at 197.

Last time out for Memphis, they were a 114-101 winner as they battled the Thunder on the road. The Grizzlies covered in the match as a 6.5-point underdog, while 215 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Memphis: Team record: 46-36 SU, 52-29-1 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City is 7-0-1 ATS in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Oklahoma City: Team record: 55-27 SU, 43-38-1 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Memphis is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games

When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing are 7-3 After playing are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Memphis home to Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 7 Oklahoma City at Memphis, Saturday, May 7

NBA Playoff Preview: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 5-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total is sitting at 181½.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 99-90 loser as they battled the Heat on the road. The Celtics failed to cover in the match as a 5-point underdog, while 189 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Boston: Team record: 56-26 SU, 38-42-2 ATS

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 18 of last 25 games

When playing on Tuesday are 9-1 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing Miami are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2

Miami: Team record: 58-24 SU, 39-42-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 9 games

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing are 5-5 After playing are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Boston home to Miami, Saturday, May 7 Miami at Boston, Saturday, May 7

NBA Playoff Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

The Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning will meet on the ice at St. Pete Times Forum on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.

Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Lightning, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 3-2 winner on the road against the Capitals. Bettors on Tampa Bay at +176 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Tampa Bay: Team record: 46-25-11 SU, ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 14 of last 21 games at home

When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing St. Louis are 3-7 After playing are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

Washington: Team record: 48-23-11 SU, ATS

is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games on the road is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Calgary are 3-7 After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Tampa Bay home to Washington, Wednesday, May 4

NHL Playoff Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning